President William Ruto during the FCPA Barasa Governor’s Cup at Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega County, on January 1, 2026. [PCS]President William Ruto has framed 2026 as the decisive year of implementation. And by that standard, 2026 may prove to be less a year of consolidation and more a year of political reckoning. Ultimately, 2026 will not be decided by press conferences, road launches, or carefully staged development tours. If the lived reality of Kenyans does not improve meaningfully, 2026 may become less a year of implementation and more a year when political patience finally runs out.

Source: Standard Digital January 12, 2026 11:09 UTC